Tree Removal 2012
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| Split Trunk Cross-Section |
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| Split Trunk w/ Rot |
The turfcare department has taken advantage of the less than ideal weather we’ve been experiencing to perform some much needed tree removal. The weather has kept a lot of the golfers at bay so we thought it would be a perfect opportunity to get out into some of the “bark areas” between the holes on the South Course and remove some of the most dangerous trees. All of the trees we’ve removed have been alders that are well past their useful life. Each one selected for removal has either had visual rotting, a precarious lean, or possessed a “widow maker” up in the canopy. These “widow makers” are dead and broken tops either from the tree it is in or from a neighboring tree, and are extremely dangerous. They are unpredictable and could come crashing down at any time. Our plan is to reintroduce some coniferous trees in the areas where a large enough space is created. As always, if this email has created any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
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| Rot on a Mature Double-Leader |
Thank You,
Mike Turner, Director of Agronomy
